No coronavirus cases reported in Turkmenistan

AKIPRESS.COM - Turkmenistan is conducting the comprehensive work to prevent the threat of acute pneumonia caused by coronavirus in accordance with World Health Organization (WHO) recommendations, Trend reports.
Turkmen President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov held a meeting with the participation of Deputy Prime Minister, Chairman of the Extraordinary Commission to Combat the Spread of Diseases Purli Agamyradov and Minister of Health and Medical Industry Nurmuhammet Amannepesov on Feb 26.
"No coronavirus cases were confirmed in Turkmenistan so far," Amannepesov said.
"The appropriate control and quarantines have been imposed for citizens arriving from abroad to ensure security. The medical check-up is carried out by using modern specialized equipment," the statement said.
Citizens arriving from the countries where this dangerous disease has been observed are thoroughly checked by doctors.
The control over the import of food products, goods delivered from abroad has been strengthened. All medical institutions have a sufficient number of disinfectants, antiseptics and medicines. Local doctors are provided with personal protective equipment.
Family doctors vaccinate the population against acute respiratory diseases. The preventive measures are intensively taken among students, schoolchildren, as well as children attending kindergartens and their parents.
"It is necessary to ensure control over the visits of Turkmen citizens traveling abroad for tourism, cultural, sports and other purposes," the president said.
Turkmenistan Airlines cancelled the flights to Beijing, Bangkok and Kuala Lumpur amid coronavirus fears.